Dietitians Providing Specialist Diet Advice

About your consultation

What to expect

Your first consultation with us is usually for one hour. We can see you in person in our clinic or speak by phone, skype or email. In that time we discuss your health concerns, what you want from the consultation, dietary approaches you have tried before, food you eat and avoid and your lifestyle.

We then create a dietary plan, with practical meal suggestions, a shopping guide for reading food labels, tips for eating out and useful recipe books, websites and support groups.

We then meet again to review your progress and this is usually for 30 minutes. Many people meet with us 3 to 6 times but there is no set number of consultations. It is about what you want from us.

What to bring with you

When you book with us, you will be emailed or mailed your food, activity and symptoms diary. You can complete this either by hand or typed on the computer and bring with you.

If you like, do bring a family member or friend. As we say ‘two sets of ears are often better than one’ and especially if the other person does most of the cooking at home.

You can bring any food labels you want help with reading, a list of supplements or the bottles themselves and a list of medications you take.

If you have recent blood results or a letter from your doctor, do bring these along.

How to pay and costs

We have Eftpos facilities and you can pay by visa, mastercard, Eftpos, cheque or cash.

Payment is expected and welcomed on the day of your consultation.

Clinic Fees: Initial consultation (60 minutes) $165 Follow up consultation (30 minutes) $ 95 Package 1: Initial and Follow up consultation (90 minutes) $240* Package 2: 4 x Follow up consultation (30 minutes each) $340* Please note this is a package to use after you have had an initial one hour consultation or after using Package 1.

*Packages must be paid in full on the same day as the initial consultation. Any pre-paid appointments must be used within 6 months of the invoice date. Any unused prepaid consultations will expire after 6 months of the invoice date.

Skype and Phone / Email consultations: Please email us for current fees and bookings for Skype or Phone consultations

Cancellation Policy

We realise that your schedule can change and you may need to change your appointment time. We appreciate if you can give us 3 days notice if you need to re schedule your consultation.

Cancellation within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a full consultation fee.

If the consultation is pre-paid, this will be regarded as a used appointment.

Where to find us

Our clinic is at Level 1, 40 Stewart St, Christchurch 8011. We see all people, including children, for all health issues. We also work closely with Digestive Health Services who provide Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing for Fructose and Lactose malabsorption and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.

Dietary Specialists

Testimonials

“After picking up an intestinal parasite a year ago, I battled with a variety of gut symptoms which were not pleasant… By working with Dietary Specialists over the past three months, they helped to restore my vitality and I have never felt better thanks to their advice and specialised dietary plan.” Bridget.G. Queenstown

“Clarice has been a real support to my IBS patients and those with food intolerances, as well as patients with Crohn’s disease and after gut surgery. She is a great communicator and has tremendous empathy with people who may be having problems with eating and food.” Dr Judith Collett, Gastroenterologist

“I was recommended to Dietary Specialists by my GP after having emergency surgery for my small intestine…They had a great understanding of my specific needs. Activating their plan in the early months was a huge part of allowing me to return to work within 4 weeks of surgery and making a strong recovery close to full health within 6 months.” Darren S, Christchurch